The National Working Committee (NWC) of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed reports of the resignation of its Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and the party Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The NWC says that the Deputy National Chairman of the party for the north, Senator Abubakar Kyari, takes over the leadership of…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the ongoing 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS on Sunday.
Members of Parliament have unanimously approved and adopted the report of the Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs recommending the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021. According to the lawmakers, the passage of the Bill would protect the pristine Ghanaian cultural norms and values systems….
MONROVIA – Liberia’s Senate has raised serious concerns over the deplorable state of the country’s roads, attributing the issue to the actions of government officials who own construction companies. In violation of Article 90B of the Liberian Constitution, which prohibits public officials from receiving benefits related to their government duties, lawmakers have discovered that certain…
Senegalese opponent Sonko says he must be allowed to run in first interview in over a month Sonko called for free, transparent and inclusive elections, hoping that Sall would end his term well “and that he and his family will be able to leave in peace”. He also warned of “indescribable chaos” if he is…
Kakata, Margibi County — The opposition Unity Party Standard Bearer former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai was greeted Thursday by an excited crowd of supporters in Kakata, Margibi County as he vowed to offer Liberians dignified life when elected President of Liberia. Mr. Boakai asserted that the once progressive Liberia has since deteriorated since the ascendency of…
President Bola Tinubu has assented to four Executive Orders deferring and suspending the commencement of certain taxes paid by companies in the country. Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, made this known on Thursday while speaking with newsmen at the State House, Abuja. This move, he explained,…
The West African nation of Niger and China have been discussing deals that include an industrial park, an oil pipeline and a uranium mine. The Chinese ambassador to Niger, Jiang Feng, said China would build an industrial park that would impact industries including agro-food, manufacturing, mining, and real estate, according to a tweet from…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 798 confirmed cases of diphtheria, resulting in 80 deaths, between December 2022 and June 30th, 2023. These cases were recorded in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Director-general of the centre, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said most…
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Minority caucus in Parliament yesterday boycotted parliamentary proceedings to lend support to their colleagues for Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam and Assin North, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and James Gyakye Quayson, respectively, in court. The caucus on Tuesday at the swearing-in of Mr Quayson served notice it would boycott parliament for the court…
